when a guy calls you shorty

Lydia’s lifelong dream is to become a pastry chef and make lives sweeter with her desserts - yet her own life is full of bitterness and suffering. Things change when the billionaire Scott shows up, and with a little white lie, changes Lydia’s fate. Lydia has no idea it all started with her kindness five years ago…

Six years ago, a fateful night with a stranger led Zoe Xavier to become a single mother to Bobby. Cast out by her father and stepfamily, she faced the world alone, determined to care for her son despite his rare bleeding disorder. Years later, when Mr. Manson was playing matchmaker for his three sons at a café, Bobby showed up to find a date for his Mommy. To Mr. Manson's shock, Bobby beared an uncanny resemblance to his own sons in their childhood.

Fiona Judd falls victim to a scheme that leads to a one-night stand with Caleb Price. When she becomes pregnant, they enter into a hasty marriage but keep their relationship hidden at work. Ironically, this secrecy causes Fiona, the legitimate wife of the CEO, to be mistakenly branded as his mistress. Throughout these challenges, Caleb remains devoted, repeatedly coming to her rescue from difficult situations. Despite the misunderstandings and obstacles, their genuine feelings for each other eventually triumph, proving that true love can overcome any adversity.

Neglected by her biological father and persecuted by her stepmother, Melody Stein finds herself in dire straits. Out of desperation, she forces Riveria's influential figure, Ryan Hunt, into marriage. On their wedding day, Ryan discovers her premarital indiscretion, condemning her for perceived moral decay. After carrying her child for ten months, Melody gives birth, signs the divorce papers, and disappears without a trace.Years later, Melody returns to Riveria, accompanied by her child. "Mr. Hunt, I heard you're in need of a personal doctor?" Ryan willingly takes the bait. "You're hired."Rumors swirl around town—Mr. Hunt has no wife and shows no interest in having a lover, yet he lavishes affection upon his personal doctor like a loyal puppy. He even treats her child of unknown paternity as his own.

Yuna Sanders' world shattered when she discovered her husband's infidelity. Seeking solace, she made a reckless decision, and what began as a fleeting escape from heartbreak quickly escalated. The other man became dangerously obsessed, pulling her into a world of nightly encounters.

Nora Moore has been married to Rey Quinn for years, but he can't seem to move on from his first love. One day, she discovers a photo of Fiona Smith that Rey has been treasuring, and it hits her that the man she loves has always loved someone else. Heartbroken, she burns the photo, only to find herself transported back to the day Fiona was kidnapped seven years ago. She realizes she could save her, but thinking it's just a dream, she gives up. When Nora wakes again to find the photo unburned, she can't help but to think that she might have traveled to a parallel dimension.

Two years ago, a devastating fire struck the Lowe family and nearly took Max Lowe's life. His stepsister, whom he had risked his life to save out of the fire, accused him of starting the fire, and everyone believed her. Max, refusing to admit to something he didn't do, chose to live on his own. And now, it seems that the renowned Lowe family has no connection whatsoever to the struggling Max. Stubborn as he is, Max refuses to confess to a crime he didn’t commit. As a result of this, he endures a life of harship, facing constant scorn and bullying. As the weight of these torments grows unbearable, Max finally breaks and climbs to the rooftop one night. At the same time, the truth behind the fire, Stella's true identity, and the infidelity in the remarriage are all reveals to Sean Lowe. When he finally understands the deep disappointment and defeat in his son's eyes, he tries to offer Max the coming-of-age gift he deserves. But all he finds are the words Max left on the rooftop: "Dad, in these eighteen years, have you ever been proud of me, even for a second?"

Shea had been pressured by her mother to marry her mom's best friend's son. After getting the marriage certificate, she had hardly seen her husband's face before he left. It didn't matter. They had the marriage certificate anyway, and her husband was really that important to her. Soon after, she received a notification about starting her job as a bodyguard in the security department of Lowe Group. Great, she had gotten married, and she even had a job lined up. Shea went to work happily. A year later, when Yancy, the CEO of Lowe Group, returned, Shea had become the CEO's personal bodyguard. Wait a minute! This guy looked familiar. Why did he look like her husband?

In his previous life, Felix Quick was neglected by his family and killed by his foster brother Harold. Before his death, Felix felt disheartened by his family, but when he woke up again, he found himself back on the day of his twelfth birthday, ten years ago. At the age of twelve, Felix was adopted by the Quick family, thinking he finally had a family, only to realize that they valued another foster son, Harold, much more, leaving him with only coldness and misunderstanding. In his previous life, Harold falsely accused Felix of adding an allergenic jam to the cake. This time, Felix did not deny it; instead, he cut ties with the Quick family on the spot and ran away from home.

Aurora Shea is originally a Koi Angel in heaven. She accidentally falls to the earth and becomes a mortal. She's born with the ability to sense danger. She senses that the baby in her aunt's womb is in danger, but is being misunderstood and abused by her family, which makes her miss her mother very much. Expectedly, her aunt's child is stillborn, and her family blames and abuses Aurora. When Aurora is in a coma, her 4 uncles rescue her and bring her home. She dreams of her master in her previous life, and thus awakening the immortal power, beginning the journey to search for her mother and save her. During the process, her master helps Aurora a lot, and her uncles adore her. She also successfully influenced the people who used to treat her badly despite all the difficulties. In the end, her mother is eventually found and the family is reunited.

Fred Wood, a retired general, takes a job as a construction site security guard while searching for Mona's real mother. When Mona uncovers a group of thieves on the site, she inadvertently wakes Fred, who scolds her in return. During a routine inspection, Mona realizes that Sally Jepsen is her mother, though Fred remains skeptical. Meanwhile, Paul Jepsen pressures Sally into marrying Tate Ward to benefit her ailing grandfather. A mix-up leads them to believe Fred and Mona are Sally's husband and daughter from seven years ago. After chasing off the intruders, Mona insists on following Sally when she tries to leave. Fred reluctantly agrees and later helps save Hugh Jepsen's life. To escape a forced marriage, Sally offers Fred a large sum to pretend to be her husband. At the banquet, Fred steps in when Paul bullies Mona, saving her from further harm in a fit of rage.

When the Reed family finds their biological daughter, they heartlessly kick Maya Reed out, whom they have raised for years. Marcus Ford's grandmother takes her in and arranges for her to work at Marcus' company. As Maya spends time with Marcus, they gradually find themselves falling in love. In the meantime, Maya's true identity is also being brought to light...

After losing her parents, orphaned Clover is mistreated by her cruel relatives. Thankfully, compassionate couple George Davis and Debra Williams take her in after finding her grieving by her father’s grave. Determined to help her succeed, George and Debra make tremendous sacrifices to support Clover’s education. Their efforts pay off when Clover, now a renowned scientist, invents a revolutionary superchip. When Clover returns to her hometown as a successful professional, she is shocked to find her adoptive parents being abused by their biological son, Noah Davis. Driven by anger, she takes action against Noah. Despite her intervention, George and Debra continue to support Noah secretly, only to face his harsh betrayal and heartbreaking ingratitude in return.

Sylvia Hansen was raised in isolation on a mountain, training in martial arts and unaware of modern society's customs. When her master sends her down to marry, claiming it will boost her powers, she believes "sleeping together" simply means resting beside her husband. It's only after meeting the male lead and facing a series of hilarious misunderstandings that she discovers "sleeping together" can actually result in a baby!

Charles Lawson, a talented college graduate from a rural background, marries into the wealthy Campbell family. After joining Glensvalw's Campbell family, he is morally manipulated by his wife Kinsley and dedicates himself to managing Neon Corp. When Charles asks Kinsley for 3,000 dollars to buy a train ticket to visit his parents, she coldly refuses and has her bodyguards take his phone. Worried about their son, Charles' parents die in a highway accident caused by fatigue. After preparing the New Year Eve's dinner for the Campbell family, Charles learns of his parents' death. Unable to endure the oppression, he erupts in anger, overturning the dining table. He then decides to leave his unloving wife and child, abandoning the Campbell family.

Rebecca Jones, Finley Nixon's wife, rises from an ordinary employee earning two thousand a month to a successful CEO worth twenty million in just three years. Meanwhile, Finley still earns only five thousand a month. Feeling that Finley isn't keeping up with her, Rebecca decides to file for divorce. Taking advantage of the situation, Kent Lloyd offers to help with the divorce and swiftly handles the paperwork. But when news of the divorce spreads, powerful figures across the country rush to send their daughters to propose to Finley, willing to do whatever it takes to win his favor. At the same time, many of the financial backers who silently supported Rebecca's company begin to withdraw their support, all because of the divorce. What Rebecca doesn't realize is that her company's success has been built on Finley's poweful influence, something he has never known.

A fire suddenly breaks out, and Harper Sims calls her husband, but there is no answer. In the end, it is her adopted brother, Rye Alden, who risks his life to drag Harper and her son, Dash, out of the flames. Unfortunately, he is still too late. To honor his wife and son, Harper’s husband, Keaton Nash, changes his social media handle to “Beloved Wife and Son in Heaven,” sells off his late wife’s company shares, and establishes a fashion company in their names, vowing to live a life of vegetarianism and charity to pray for their souls. A year later, the fashion company is booming and is about to go public. But at the launch event, a familiar face suddenly appears, and Keaton is so shocked he nearly collapses. Who is this woman who has suddenly reappeared? What is her true motive for approaching Keaton? An adventure of revenge and uncovering the truth is about to begin...

In her past life, Yasmin donated bone marrow to her father, Howard Lester, who was suffering from a severe illness. However, her family only favored her sister, Ruby. As Yasmin's health worsened, she passed away tragically amidst her family's misunderstanding and indifference. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself reborn. Determined to change her fate and reclaim everything she lost, Yasmin participated in a movie audition. She became famous for her emotional crying scenes and was taken care of by her mother's best friend, Chelsea Ford. With Chelsea's help, Yasmin exposed Ruby's true nature, revealing to her father that her late mother had been his true love, leaving him filled with regret. Despite everything, the kind-hearted Yasmin still donated bone marrow to save her father. Cherished by those around her, Yasmin grew up happily and ultimately had her own fulfilling life.